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by siahheng
Thu Sep 08, 2005 12:05 am
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: binoculars question
Replies: 11
Views: 6456

Hi, I am a newbie myself. I found this website, http//www.heavens-above.com/ and once you have registered (free) and stated your location (S'pore), there is a 'whole sky chart' under astronomy that shows what stars should be visible at that particular time. You can play with the time on the bottom o...
by siahheng
Mon Sep 05, 2005 6:31 pm
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: New Scope Curse
Replies: 6
Views: 3416

Hi, on the first night, no chance to use scope because of rain and clouds. On the second night, only one quadrant of sky was free of clouds but had to try the scope anyway. On the first attempt at Skyalign, it took 15 minutes for the GPS to register my position (too cloudy probably). The first skyal...
by siahheng
Sat Sep 03, 2005 10:27 am
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: New Scope Curse
Replies: 6
Views: 3416

New Scope Curse

Hi, Just bought a new Celestron 8"CPC and was delivered yesterday. Cancelled all appts in the hope of enjoying my new scope. Alas, got hit by new scope curse - cloudy and drizzle all nite. Got up at 6am but still no joy. This morning, witnessed a road traffic accident. I quickly gave assistance...
by siahheng
Thu Sep 01, 2005 12:10 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Venus Jupiter conjunction next week
Replies: 14
Views: 6082

Kay Heem, the western sky near my place is blocked by bulidings and bright lights from Clementi, south side blocked by condo. The only clear skies are in north east to north west.

Chris, thanks. I live in the Pandan Valley Condo near Holland Road.

Cheers,

Siah Heng
by siahheng
Wed Aug 31, 2005 11:17 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Venus Jupiter conjunction next week
Replies: 14
Views: 6082

Hi, I am a newbie and looking to buy my first scope soon. Would any of you mind if I joined you to look thru your socpes at this conjunction?

Siah Heng :)